As we approach one of our country’s most historic elections in our nation’s history I hope you’ll all get out and vote for the candidates of your choice.  At the heart of this election is the crisis in housing–a crisis that effects each of us in many ways. Our elected officials have enormous power to shape our economic … Continue reading Election Day Voter Tips

The Massachusetts Association of Realtors reported a 5% increase in the number of single family home sales for the month of September when compared to September 2007.  “This is the first year to year increase in monthly sales in 2008….The median price of a single family home was $295,000, the first time median home prices dipped … Continue reading Home Sales Increase in Massachusetts

If you’re planning a home improvement project be sure to take advantage of the tax credits which may be available to you for energy efficient home improvements.  Juli MacDonald, Greenbridge Architects, describes ways you can take advantage of these tax credits in her blog.  For these and other great design solutions, contact Juli, I highly recommend … Continue reading Residential tax credits for energy efficient home improvements

As with any new concept or idea, sometimes it takes time to become familiar with the terminology or definitions.  It occured to me that “Going Green” might be similar in some respects to “Eating Light.”  Just what exactly does it mean to “Go Green” or how do we define a “green building or home?”  Like … Continue reading So what exactly is "Going Green?"

October is “GO GREEN” month at the Memorial Hall Library in Andover.  Home buyers are expressing more and more interest in ways to save money AND protect our environment.  I invite you to visit Andover’s Memorial Hall Library  this month for programs and information about green living.  As your Andover and North Andover Realtor I am here to help you learn everything … Continue reading Go Green in Andover MA

Now let’s take a look at the market data for single family home sales in North Andover.     Average  Sales Price  Median Sales Price  Units Sold January -September 2007  529,471  490,000  159 January-September 2008 529,799  509,500  140   Percent Change null   +4.0% -11.9%          Just what will happen next with the economic news and … Continue reading North Andover Single Family Home Sales

With the first three quarters of 2008 behind us it’s time to look at the market data for single family home sales in Andover. For a perspective on home sale trends here in Andover take a look at the following market data for sales recorded with the are Multiple Listing Service.  Andover Single Family Home … Continue reading Andover Home Sales

Buying a home is an exciting but often overwhelming experience, particularly if you are buying your first home. As your Andover and North Andover REALTOR® ,I can help you through the home-buying process and assure that you find the right home for you, at the right price for you. Every homebuyer has a number of concerns.  … Continue reading Buying your first home in Andover and North Andover, MA